Qatar rises to 34th in FIFA World Ranking
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Zurich: Qatar s national team moved up to 34th place in the Men s World Ranking of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) issued...
Zurich: Qatar's national team moved up to 34th place in the Men's World Ranking of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) issued Thursday.
The team rose from its last ranking by one position as it awaits many notable participations most notably the Asian third-round qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup next September.
June and July saw many matches held including three continental championships and friendly matches. The total number of matches played across the globe reached 125, which impacted the Men's World Ranking.
Argentina kept its 1st position in the ranking thanks to its win in the 2024 Copa America. France ranked 2nd after being eliminated from the UEFA Euro 2024 semi-finals.
UEFA Euro 2024 champions Spain advanced to 3rd place, England rose to 4th, while Brazil fell to 5th.